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Productivity Programs . What is the use of a Word Processing, Desktop Publishing and Spreadsheet programs? What is the use of a Database and Presentation program? . What Is A Computer System?. Hardware : the tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched such as: Computer Case
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Productivity Programs What is the use of a Word Processing, Desktop Publishing and Spreadsheet programs? What is the use of a Database and Presentation program?
What Is A Computer System? • Hardware: the tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched such as: • Computer Case • Monitor • Keyboard and Mouse • Disk Drive • Speakers • Software: the intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do; know as programs or software programs. • Two types: application and system software programs • Data: information entered into the computer to be processed, which consists of the following: • Text, numbers, sounds, and images • People: the users of the computers who enter the data and use the output.
Network: when computers are connected to other computers They can share information and sometimes hardware (printers) Local Area Networks (LAN): computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department. The data and software for these computers are stored on a central computer called the file server. Wide Area Networks (WAN): when local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, territory, country, continent, or the world. Data Communications
A group of programs that coordinate and control the resources and operations of a computer system. Enables all components of the computer system to communicate. Operating System (OS): provide an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware. Win 95/98/2000 Mac System 6/7 Utility programs: help you perform housekeeping chores; complete specialized tasks related to managing the computer’s resources, file management, and so on. GUI (graphical user interface): graphical symbols (icons) represent files, disks, programs, and other objects. Systems Software
Application Software • Programs that work with the OS software to help you use your computer to do specific types of work. • Categories: • Business • Communications • Graphics and Multimedia • Education and Reference • Entertainment and Leisure • Integrated Programs
Business Software • Word Processing • program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents • Report, flyer, memo • Spreadsheet • Numbered Rows and Lettered Columns • Intersection of them = cell • Grade book, financial info • Database • Lets you set up an electronic filing systems • Enter text and numbers • Find, search, and printer info in different ways • Address book, Card Catalog
Software • Communications • Works with your modems or network hardware and allows your computer to communicate with other computers. • Exchange computer files and email • Graphics Software • Uses pictures or images to help communicate messages. • Multimedia: combines text, graphics, animation, video, and audio. • Clip art: graphical images to be added to documents • Desktop Publishing: uses both pictures and words to give you the ability to create documents • Newsletters and brochures
Software • Education & Reference • Available on many topics • Help • Easier • Quicker • Examples: AR, Encyclopedia, etc. • Entertainment & Leisure • Fun • Games and simulations • Tests your skills • interactive
Integrated Software • Combine several software applications into one program. • Include: • Work Processing • Spreadsheet • Database • Communication • Examples: • MS Works • MS OFFICE • Lotus SmartSuite